This Could Be the Night

Loverboy

About This Could Be the Night

"This Could Be the Night" is a song written by Paul Dean, Mike Reno, Bill Wray and Jonathan Cain, and recorded by the Canadian rock band Loverboy from their hit album, Lovin' Every Minute of It, released in 1985. The song contained much more of a style that represented 1980s power pop ballads than the rocking style for which the band had been known. Released as a single in 1986, it reached the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.


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Ask any girl, in this lonely world
Ask any girl, she'll say make it last forever

I'm holding out my hand, I finally understand
So turn out the lights (oh yeah) we'll make it last forever.

I've been down the streets of desire
Sometimes I was so uninspired
You found what was locked up inside of me

This could be the night, the night to remember
We'll make it last forever
This could be the night
Oh, to end all nights

I've always been the one
Lovin' on the run
That's when you came undone, oh girl
Why do you wait for me?

Out on the borderline, between the hurtin' lies
And the true emotions, that ,make it last forever

This could be the night, the night to remember
We'll make it last forever
This could be the night
Oh, to end all nights

I've been down the streets of desire
Sometimes I was so uninspired
You found what was locked up inside of me

This could be the night, the night to remember
We'll make it last forever
This could be the night
Oh, to end all nights

This could be the night, the night to remember
We'll make it last forever
This could be the night
Oh, to end all nights

To end all nights.

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Loverboy

Loverboy is a Canadian rock group formed in 1979 in Calgary, Alberta. Throughout the 1980s, the band accumulated numerous hit songs in Canada and the United States, earning four multi-platinum albums and selling millions of records. After being rejected by many American record labels, they signed with Columbia/CBS Records Canada and began recording their first album March 20, 1980, with Mike Reno (born in New Westminster, B.C. January 8, 1955 and previously with Moxy as Mike Rynoski) on lead vocals, Paul Dean (born in Vancouver, B.C. on February 19, 1946; previously with Streetheart and Scrubbaloe Caine) on guitars and vocals, Jim Clench (formerly of April Wine and BTO, who was born in Montreal May 1, 1949 but was quickly replaced by Scott Smith born in Winni… more »

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Written by: PHIL SPECTOR

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"This Could Be the Night" by Loverboy was released in 1985, serving as one of the standout tracks on the band's fourth studio album, "Lovin' Every Minute of It."
Genre
The track belongs to the rock genre and is characterized by the band's signature combination of hard rock and new wave.
Production
Legendary rock musician and songwriter Paul Dean co-wrote the song and also produced it, marking a significant collaboration within the band.
Music Video
The music video of "This Could Be the Night" is significant in Loverboy's video collection as it depicted the band performing live, showcasing their energetic stage presence and live music power.
Chart Performance
The song was Loverboy's first to break into the Billboard Hot 100's top ten, peaking at No. 10, demonstrating the band's commercial success during the mid-80s period of rock music.
Signature Sound
"This Could Be the Night" is well-known for integrating the use of keyboards into its composition, reflecting the influence of synth-pop in rock music during the 1980s.
Album Success
The song was part of "Lovin' Every Minute of It" album which peaked at #13 on the Billboard 200 chart, an achievement that can be partially attributed to the popularity of "This Could Be the Night."
Fan Recognition
Among Loverboy fans, "This Could Be the Night" is often recognized for the power ballad style and its catchy, anthemic chorus, which allows it to remain a fan favorite.
Acclaim
The song earned Loverboy a nomination for a Juno Award, proving it to be not just commercially successful, but critically recognized as well.
Legacy
"This Could Be the Night" is still integral to Loverboy's setlists during their live performances, demonstrating its lasting appeal and importance in the band's discography.

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